Christians aren't exempt from mental illness. That old school way of thinking is what has alot of christians putting on a front and hiding their depression, mental illnesses because they feel that it is a reflection on their faith and relationship with God. I heard a preacher say that if you have God you should never be sad because you have the joy of the Lord. That preacher probably felt like he couldn't ask for help because he would lose the respect of his congregation and that they would question his connection with God. He was suffering. This church mentality is really screwing people up and destroying lives. Having God does not make you less human than anyone else and you will deal with things including mental issues, physical issues, financial issues just like everybody else. God gives you the strength to endure and the common sense to know when to seek help. Going to church and praying is not enough. That sense of pride is hurting christians in the long run

This is always sad to hear. People who commit suicide are just trying to end the pain for good. He wasn't seeing any hope in the future.

And saying atheists shouldn't see this is very ironic. A pastor committing suicide only has an affect on other Christians. Believers struggle with their belief when things like this happen. We are completely NOT affected because we see him as a man in pain. The comment is very telling.

Christians aren't exempt from mental illness. That old school way of thinking is what has alot of christians putting on a front and hiding their depression, mental illnesses because they feel that it is a reflection on their faith and relationship with God. I heard a preacher say that if you have God you should never be sad because you have the joy of the Lord. That preacher probably felt like he couldn't ask for help because he would lose the respect of his congregation and that they would question his connection with God. He was suffering. This church mentality is really screwing people up and destroying lives. Having God does not make you less human than anyone else and you will deal with things including mental issues, physical issues, financial issues just like everybody else. God gives you the strength to endure and the common sense to know when to seek help. Going to church and praying is not enough. That sense of pride is hurting christians in the long run

I agree. The church has made God more human and tries to make us less human, at the same time makes us feel guilty of showing any kind of humanity. Bass akwards if you ask me.

This is always sad to hear. People who commit suicide are just trying to end the pain for good. He wasn't seeing any hope in the future.

And saying atheists shouldn't see this is very ironic. A pastor committing suicide only has an affect on other Christians. Believers struggle with their belief when things like this happen. We are completely NOT affected because we see him as a man in pain. The comment is very telling.

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